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Desperately sad news.
Had been missing from our screens for a while now, and his absence had been notable.
A fine gentleman, and always had time for a chat at the west country tracks.
BY FAR the best pundit on RACING TV, and he will be sadly missed.
R.I.P Jonathan
Had been missing from our screens for a while now, and his absence had been notable.
A fine gentleman, and always had time for a chat at the west country tracks.
BY FAR the best pundit on RACING TV, and he will be sadly missed.
R.I.P Jonathan
https://www.racingtv.com/news/racing-tv-presenter-jonathan-neesom-dies
Very very sad to hear. One of the few who knew what he was talking about. Will be missed especially at the west Country tracks as IDKW has said. RIP.
Sad news.RIP. a good knowledgeable pundit. Didnt look well when i last saw him on TV during winter.
Sad to hear this, a much respected pundit who wasn't afraid to call things as he saw them, and could be witty with it. RIP.
always enjoyed his appearances, none better i thought on nh racing, sad news
RIP
Always enjoyed his take on racing and see him a few times at PTP meetings
Sad news
Always enjoyed his take on racing and see him a few times at PTP meetings
Sad news
I can vouch that the tribute paid by Eddie Fremantle in that link above is genuine and heartfelt. Eddie had a message with the news at Salisbury yesterday, and had to go down to the furlong pole for half an hour to escape.
Jonathan appeared to have a bad a case of sciatica, as I'd mentioned on a thread here, but he was diagnosed as seriously ill in March. As Eddie was getting married the next month, and going on honeymoon, Jonathan kept the bad news to himself for several weeks, so as not to cast a pall over his mate's wedding. He also didn't want people enquiring about his health, which is why I didn't update the thread.
I'm just glad that I knew the man through the good years.
Jonathan appeared to have a bad a case of sciatica, as I'd mentioned on a thread here, but he was diagnosed as seriously ill in March. As Eddie was getting married the next month, and going on honeymoon, Jonathan kept the bad news to himself for several weeks, so as not to cast a pall over his mate's wedding. He also didn't want people enquiring about his health, which is why I didn't update the thread.
I'm just glad that I knew the man through the good years.
Seemed very genuine and knowledgeable . Well be missed by family friends and racing fans.
That's really sad and will be very much missed..old school pundit
Depressing really how quickly things can go down as you get older. Always liked his wit and knowledge about NH racing made him worth listening to. RIP.
I've only come across him a couple of times watching Racing Tv. I can only echo what others here have said about him. RIP Mr Neesom.
he was the best judge on the box although youd never hear it from him. hope he didnt suffer too much
Horrible, sad news. Lovely bloke and always worth listening to. RIP Jonathan
Very very sad news to hear. Knowledgeable and witty and always had time for people. RIP Mr Neesom.
Very sad News i never heard one bad comment about him on here or anywhere and that is saying something.
not much of a tribute on RTV, show must go on absolutely shocking
very sad news, always enjoyed watching him on RTV, would always make a good case for outsiders, and was an expert on the worth of Point To Point form. RIP.
wondersobright 12 Jun 24 16:34
not much of a tribute on RTV, show must go on absolutely shocking
on now.
not much of a tribute on RTV, show must go on absolutely shocking
on now.
Yes very sad. He didn't look at all well during Cheltenham but stuck at it.
His enthusiasm for racing was infectious. Serious racing man with a great sense of humour. Massive loss to the sport and all who knew him.
didnt mind been sent to the gaff tracks and meetings by ruk and always portrayed them in a good light
Very sad news, always entertaining to listen to and had a great acerbic wit.
RIP
RIP
absolute gentlemen, much respected his views and one of the few pundits I enjoyed listening to.
Very sad news a gentleman and one of the good guys also very knowledgeable will be missed
just had a look at some of his clips on twitter and had to stop as i was getting a bit weepy meself. youd need a heart of stone not to be moved, and i have, but still it got to me
it was always a delight when he was on
it was always a delight when he was on
Yes Duffy. I remember him saying that's pretty sad it means the owner is a fan of both Halifax FC AND The Monkees. ( horse shaydreambeliever )
just walked in after a few pints . sad news . a lovely, proper hunter chase fan. great to listen too . and as i make my own selections that is what mattered most .
I am so sad about this. He was the only person who's view I would ask for on a race and what he was backing. Always enjoyed discussing the merit of various horses and trips down memory lane about ex NH horses coming back pointing.
He will be sorely missed.
Pointing will never be the same, not seeing you there.
A top man, a gentleman and a true friend to racing who knew his onions. RIP Jonathan.
He will be sorely missed.
Pointing will never be the same, not seeing you there.
A top man, a gentleman and a true friend to racing who knew his onions. RIP Jonathan.
Mitolo or some other kind person, I am not on twatter so cannot see the clips you refer to, I just get a big X like a paywall..
If some kind person would be so kind to post a link so I can see these clips, it would be great, thank you.
If some kind person would be so kind to post a link so I can see these clips, it would be great, thank you.
i dont know how to do that but ive pm'd you my password so you can look yourself. my user name is fatty wagon
feel free to write anything you like. couldnt be worse than the garbage i post
feel free to write anything you like. couldnt be worse than the garbage i post
Mitolo you are extremely kind thank you. I will take a look now and dont worry, I wouldn't dream of posting anything, but you made me laugh :)
Eddie F introduced me to Jonathan at Ponty around 2018 or 2019, possibly 2017.
He was paying his first visit to Ponty and had gone with Eddie, who had obviously been there many times already. We stood in the bar under the main grandstand for around an hour before, and during, the racing and had a real laugh about much in the modern world - basically, being three grumpy old men!! I found Jonathan easy company and, like Eddie and I, 'old school'.
That day has stuck in my mind, so very sad to see him pass away. No real age either. RIP Jonathan and condolences to his family and friends, especially Eddie who I know was very find of him.
He was paying his first visit to Ponty and had gone with Eddie, who had obviously been there many times already. We stood in the bar under the main grandstand for around an hour before, and during, the racing and had a real laugh about much in the modern world - basically, being three grumpy old men!! I found Jonathan easy company and, like Eddie and I, 'old school'.
That day has stuck in my mind, so very sad to see him pass away. No real age either. RIP Jonathan and condolences to his family and friends, especially Eddie who I know was very find of him.
Sad to read this met him in Huntingdon about 2 years ago and we had a lovely little chat between breaks in RUK racing coverage...Lovely guy R.I.P....
Had he ever been married or did he have a totally happy life following racing and the green army ?
RIP Jonathan, thank you for the entertainment in the afternoons on Racing TV, i will miss it as will many more judging by the messages above..
Condolences to his family and friends...
Condolences to his family and friends...
Can only echo the views of many. Made many an afternoon very enjoyable when he was on.
Very sad. RIP Jonathan.
Very sad. RIP Jonathan.
Very sad news to me he was the best presenter of any Racing Channel on NH racing,would always listen to his wise words.Never forget on National day 209 he thought that Mon Mome had a good chance,so I had a few quid on here at 250/1,very good judge of a NH horse.On presenting and NH racing HE WAS THE MAN.
It will be very hard to find another Johnathan as a pundit, very hard indeed. RIP.
A decent one to actually listen too, I'd put him an Eddie F as the two I would listen too without immediately muting...very sad to hear about him, hope it was not too much suffering at a relatively young age to go.
Unlike many on the Racing TV channels he wasn't there to further his broadcasting career.
His knowledge of NH and PtP was born of a genuine love of the codes. You could tell from his enthusiastic engagement that the more rustic the setting the more he enjoyed it.
His knowledge of NH and PtP was born of a genuine love of the codes. You could tell from his enthusiastic engagement that the more rustic the setting the more he enjoyed it.
said on racing tv proper send off on luck on sunday from lucky and lydia ,giving him/them he tim e to do him proud
Jun 13, 2024 -- 1:17PM, kevo wrote:
It will be very hard to find another Johnathan as a pundit, very hard indeed. RIP.
irreplaceable
Good piece here. https://www.racingtv.com/news/racing-tv-presenter-jonathan-neesom-dies
Only just heard this news. I will miss the way he delivered his knowledge and enthusiasm for the game. He never shirked an issue, A straight talker with a tweak of humour added to consolidate his position.
Thoughts with all that knew him, a great loss.
Thoughts with all that knew him, a great loss.
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https://x.com/RacingTV/status/1801705110579396707
lovely tribute david
https://x.com/RacingTV/status/1801705110579396707
lovely tribute david
So sad, one of the old guard, knowledgeable, humorous, great delivery..great double act with Stuart Machin in later years....and now we are left with presenters like Adelle Pointless Mulrennan , Mugan daddy daddy daddy Nicholls, robot Dixon's ..etc yes I know the game changes but Ruby Walsh, and yes Chapman , are miles ahead
So sad, one of the old guard, knowledgeable, humorous, great delivery..great double act with Stuart Machin in later years....and now we are left with presenters like Adelle Pointless Mulrennan , Mugan daddy daddy daddy Nicholls, robot Dixon's ..etc yes I know the game changes but Ruby Walsh, and yes Chapman , are miles ahead
he was on THE RACING POST spotlight.rota wasnt he ?
wonder if AMY RYAN used to give him royalties for reading them out word for word as though they were her thoughts
wonder if AMY RYAN used to give him royalties for reading them out word for word as though they were her thoughts
I have no idea why i did not see this thread back in June-- might have been out of the country at the time but wd like to add my thoughts and sadness to the loss of a great guy and a wonderful and much respected supporter of the wonderful sport of jump racing.
I always was pleased when he appeared on TV to offer his views as I knew we wd be getting well informed knowledgeable and heart felt passion on all his thoughts.
An unbearable loss to Racing journalism and a very much missed character from our screens. RIP m8
I always was pleased when he appeared on TV to offer his views as I knew we wd be getting well informed knowledgeable and heart felt passion on all his thoughts.
An unbearable loss to Racing journalism and a very much missed character from our screens. RIP m8
6.20 Cheltenham
Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' Chase
Nice of them to name a race after him, particularly at a meeting where he was often the pundit.
Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' Chase
Nice of them to name a race after him, particularly at a meeting where he was often the pundit.
Always prepared properly,knowledgeable and pleasant presenter
May 2, 2025 -- 1:27PM, GEORGE.B wrote:
6.20 CheltenhamJonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' ChaseNice of them to name a race after him, particularly at a meeting where he was often the pundit.
yeah he loved it & stratford as well
was me fave neesom. and no mug
mind i wouldnt want a memeorial race if i lost someone. just makes you miserable every time it turns up
mind i wouldnt want a memeorial race if i lost someone. just makes you miserable every time it turns up
Johnathan looking down on the race run in his memory, he would have enjoyed tonight's card.
R. I. p.
BTW where is the John Mcririck tribute race.
Did a lot to bring racing to the viewing TV public for many a year.
Thought Windsor would have stepped up but nowt.
Wouldn't hurt the 'm
' Magic Sign' to stump up a few quid towards one there.
BTW where is the John Mcririck tribute race.
Did a lot to bring racing to the viewing TV public for many a year.
Thought Windsor would have stepped up but nowt.
Wouldn't hurt the 'm
' Magic Sign' to stump up a few quid towards one there.
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